Where did the Porsche Boxster get its name?
Porsche also contracted Valmet Automotive formerly know as Saab-Valmet which was a collaboration between Saab and the Finnish Government to manufacture Boxsters under license there.
Can you open the hood of a Porsche 996 Boxster?
Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. The Porsche 996/Boxster has a powered release for the bonnet/hood/trunk which requires a live battery to be connected to open it. There is a terminal to connect a spare power source should the battery go flat and fail.
What do I do with my Porsche Boxster?
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What was the difference between the 911 and the Boxster?
The 911 (996) and Boxster confusion. The new 911 (996) with which the Boxster was sharing some components wasnt ready by the time the Boxster was starting its production run and so launched after the official release of the new Boxster. This in hindsight this was a massive mistake by Porsche.
Where does the name Boxster come from in Porsche?
The nameplate Boxster is a portmanteau of boxer, a reference to its flat or boxer engine, and roadster, a reference to the body style.
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What kind of engine does a Porsche Boxster have?
Overview Boxster. The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engine two-seater roadster. It was Porsche’s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 914.The first-generation Boxster (the 986) was introduced in late 1996; it was powered by a 2.5-litre flat six-cylinder engine.
When did the Porsche Boxster and Cayman come out?
The Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman are mid-engined two-seater sports cars built by Porsche. There have been four generations; the first generation Boxster, a 2-door, 2-seater roadster was released in 1996. The Cayman, a 2-door, 2-seater fastback coupé based on the second generation Boxster went on sale in late 2005.